leslie warren resume 2016

Leslie Warren (512) 758‐9682| [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/leslie‐warren / Cedar Park, TX 78613

Project Manager / Operations Administrator with 19 years of experience, consisting of project management, contract

administration, office management and financial analysis. Innovative and persistent problem solver, who enjoys

challenges, multi‐tasking, and team management. An effective communicator, quick learner, maintains exceptional

organization and detail oriented with an eye for quality and an eagerness to improve and grow.

Excellent time management skills Outstanding communication skills Strong organizational skills Exemplary visual planning skills Accomplished processing skills Excellent supervision skills Proficient in telecommunication skills Inventory Control Operations Review Project Coordination Strong Work Ethic

Strong computer skills Experienced in estimating and Cost Analysis Multi‐Faceted in Project Management Self‐Starter and Requires Minimal Supervision Successful in Streamlining Assets and Resources Scheduling Firm understanding of company operations,

policies and procedures

Customer Service: I have proven my Customer Service excellence with Owners, Architects, Engineers, General

Contractors and Subcontractors, Board Members and Facility Directors. I am a firm believer in constant communication

with all parties involved with a Project from start to finish. I am proficient in working with Customers on scheduling,

logistics and scope of work. I have completed many successful projects while working hand in hand with customers who

were unfamiliar with construction processes. I am also experienced in problem solving with Customers when Projects

don’t go as planned or if obstacles are encountered. I communicate bad news as well as I communicate good news

while teaming up resources to resolve any conflicts. I excel in balancing customer service and product delivery, while

maintaining project costs and looking out for the best interests of my company.

Technical Skills: Adept with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook), Internet and Apps,

ComputerEase, Windows, SureTrak, Pagemaker, AIA, Adobe, multi‐line telephone systems, and capable and eager to

learn new software and other technical tools.

WORK HISTORY Operations Administrative Manager Hellas Construction, Inc., Austin, TX January 2014 – Present

Worked with Senior Management to develop and institute a new, more efficient Operations Department.

Developed job description and assisted in recruiting new employees.

Trained new employees while developing new standard operating procedures and expectations.

Teamed with the Operations Manager to assist all department team members in reorganizing and restructuring their current projects and newly contracted work.

Cleaned up and closed out remaining construction projects, while working with all of Operations to streamline new Project setup and department structure.


Senior Project Manager Hellas Construction, Inc., Austin, TX January 2009 – January 2014

Managed over 200 football/soccer/multipurpose fields, tracks, baseball/softball fields, and several

subcontracted field houses and concession stands, etc. with a combined cumulative project total in excess of

$300,000,000.00.

Completed several high profile projects such as Dallas Cowboys, University of Cal Berkeley, Baylor University,

Idaho State University, Iowa State University....

Negotiate subcontracts, equipment, vendor and distributor pricing on a national level.

Oversaw construction projects across the nation from start to finish.

Direct and main point of contact for Owner, Architects, Engineers, Superintendents, Subcontractors and

Management team throughout entire project.

Extensive construction expertise in civil work, soil stabilization, drainage, construction methods, land survey,

specifications, artificial grass, running tracks, tennis courts, bleachers, press boxes, lighting systems, field event

construction, scoreboards, etc.

Assisted the estimating department in providing key vendor contacts, regional pricing, regional procedures and

proposals to assist with winning bids.

Responsible for reviewing contracts, plans, specifications, material take‐offs, resource utilization and scope of

work for completion and understanding of projects.

Completed all submittal packages and track approvals and resubmittals.

Efficiently negotiated material pricing and trucking with quick turn‐around creating purchase orders and

scheduling deliveries with all site personnel.

Successfully managed as many as 33 ongoing project sites at one time.

Participated in weekly meetings to recognize revenue and manage cost commitments throughout project

duration.

Initiated and performed project planning, budgeting, and identification and utilization of resources needed.

Project accounting functions such as managing cost budget, tracking of expenses, minimizing exposure and risk

and identifying elements of a project’s design and construction likely to give rise to disputes.

Create project schedules and ensure that construction activities move according to schedule.

Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a daily basis and hold regular status meetings with all the

teams involved

Maintain strict adherence to safety and quality assurance.

Ensure that all project documents (client and vendor) are executed and returned within prescribed time frames.

Close out projects promptly and professionally

Collect all outstanding receivables related to assigned projects


Project Coordinator February 2001 – Jan 2009 S3KUR3, Inc. (Spectrum PC Tech, LLC), Houston, TX

Managed daily administrative duties to the CEO.

Created sales presentations for CEO and other senior management.

Scheduled appointments and set up meetings for the sales team and senior management.

Managed senior management expense reports and other financials.

Handled all incoming and outgoing shipments and mailings.

Assisted CEO and Senior Management in month end reporting and financials.

Project Administrator May 1997 – May 1999

Porsche Engineering Services, Troy, MI

Performed administrative duties for various management and senior management staff.

Created graphic presentations for executives throughout the company.

Main point of contact for customers, vendors, and other staff members.

Schedule appointments and worked with executives in arranging meetings and preparation.

Helped in creating a database used for recruiting employees.

Managed senior level expense reports and other financials.

Handled numerous confidential reports and entrusted with confidential prototypes and ideas.

EDUCATION

University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI) – Associates Degree, 1994

Ladywood High School (Livonia, MI) – Diploma 1989

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